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Thunder Aim to Even Series Against Nuggets in Game Two After Surprising Loss

In this Nuggets at Thunder prediction, the two teams are preparing for game two of their best-of-seven series in Oklahoma City. Denver pulled off a surprising win in game one with a score of 121-119, giving them homecourt advantage. The Thunder will be looking to bounce back and avoid falling into a 0-2 hole before the series moves to Denver. Oklahoma City is currently the betting favorite at -11, with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned for more insights on this matchup and other top NBA predictions to potentially enhance your winnings.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nuggets +430 | Thunder -555
• Spread: Nuggets +11 (-110) | Thunder -11 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 230.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 85%.

Denver vs Oklahoma City Stats

Denver Nuggets

In a thrilling game one, the Denver Nuggets secured a surprising 121-119 win over the Thunder, thanks to a game-winning three-pointer from Aaron Gordon. Gordon's clutch performance, along with Nikola Jokic's dominant play, propelled the Nuggets to victory. Despite committing 18 turnovers, the Nuggets outrebounded the Thunder and held them to 42 percent shooting. With another road win in sight, the Nuggets look to take control of the series. Offensively, the Nuggets rank highly in field goal percentage and three-point shooting, while defensively they struggle with allowing three-pointers. Overall, Denver has a strong offensive game but needs to tighten up their defense to continue their success in the playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder Analysis

The Oklahoma City Thunder started off the Western Conference playoffs strong by sweeping through the Grizzlies in round one. However, they faced a tough challenge in game one of round two against the Nuggets, ultimately losing despite strong performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Alex Caruso. Head coach Mark Daigneault remains optimistic and plans to learn from the loss. The Thunder, with a power ranking of 2, have shown strength in offense and defense throughout the playoffs, but struggle with rebounding and free throws. Despite this setback, they look to bounce back in a crucial game on Wednesday night.

Thunder Look to Even Series with Dominant Game Two Performance

The Thunder currently possesses the second-highest scoring margin in the playoffs going into the second game. Furthermore, they have outscored the Nuggets by 39 points in their two previous wins over Denver in the regular season. Anticipate an increase in offensive performance from the Thunder in game two. Additionally, adjustments will be made on the glass to decrease the rebounding advantage that the Nuggets held in game one. The Thunder will utilize their depth to fatigue the Nuggets and secure a decisive victory, evening the series at one game apiece. It is recommended to support the Thunder with a -10 point spread.

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